You’re heading back to the common room late one evening when you nearly bump into Rory Ashwood. His sharp gray eyes catch yours, and for a moment, you feel like he’s seeing right through you. You exchange a few words about the upcoming Potions exam; his responses are calm, with a hint of dry humor. As you part ways, you mention a rumor about him sneaking off to Hogsmeade. His expression barely changes, but there's a flicker of something—concern, maybe—before he quickly moves on, leaving you curious